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Find out all about Children 1st @

Newark Town Nursery

What makes us magical at Children 1st @ Newark Town?

Our beautiful Georgian house right in the centre of town and the fact Ofsted says we’re “Outstanding In All Areas!”

We are also proud of our close links with our sister nursery in Newark – Children 1st @ Newark. The nursery is also judged to be “Outstanding In All Areas” by Ofsted and is located on the Great North Road near to the A46, perfect for parents commuting to Lincoln, Nottingham and into Newark. Please click HERE to find out more about the nursery.

Throughout May, we will be hosting a series of Open Sessions at the nursery. If you are looking for childcare for your little one, we would love to meet you! The sessions take place on:

Wednesday 8th May 5.30pm-7.30pm

Tuesday 14th May 9.30am-11.30am

Friday 24th May 2.00pm-4.00pm

Wednesday 29th May 7.30am-9.30am

Children 1st @ Newark Town is ideally situated right in the middle of Newark town and has wonderful views of the church. The children and staff often take advantage of this and ensure that Christmas, Harvest Festival and other times of the year are celebrated with those in the local community.

The nursery is so proud of its roots in Newark that the children requested a replica of the castle in their new early years’ suite – and who were we to disagree! The children love nothing more than exploring the castle area, dressing as knights, princes or princesses and rescuing those in distress! The children also love taking their role play into the spacious garden where they continue their play on top of the slide fort or whilst hiding in and out of the trees.

We have also developed an amazing ‘outdoor classroom’ that allows our children to flow from the indoors to the outdoors taking their learning in any direction they choose.

Our youngest children get to join in the fun with a specialist baby room for our tiniest tots and a wonderful space for the toddlers where they can ‘splash’ about in their ball pool area. When the need for fresh air takes them, our little ones also enjoy time in their designated outdoor area.

At Newark Town we are very proud of our nursery and hope that you will join us to find out what we think makes us so special.

Meet our Nursery Team

Lucy Huitson

Nursery Manager

Emily Gardner

Deputy Manager

Emma Goodall

Senior Manager

Lucy Huitson

Nursery Manager

My name is Lucy Huitson and I am the manager here at Children 1st @ Newark Town.
I first joined the company in 2011 at Children 1st in Grantham, Where I began as a level 3 qualified Practitioner with a BTEC national diploma in Early Years.
Since starting with the company I have progressed into many senior positions and have also completed my NVQ Level 3 in Management.
I moved to our Newark Town setting in 2017 after having a son of my own, who now also attends Children 1st.
I love watching all children grow, develop and learn every single day in our care. I am extremely proud to work with Children 1st and to have achieved so much as a company. The standard of teaching, learning and overall quality of care at all of our settings is amazing.
I have a strong passion for working alongside all families and carers and believe building a strong relationship with all of these is extremely important.
I am honoured to lead such an amazing team at our Outstanding & homely environment here at Newark.

Emily Gardner

Deputy Manager

My name is Emily Gardner. I am the Deputy Manager at Newark Town. Currently I oversee the under 2's unit.
Having only recently started with the Children 1st Day Nurseries in March 2018, I am looking forward to growing and developing with the company and building relationships with children, parents, and carers.

I have 16 years' experience in childcare and hold an NVQ level 3 in Early Years Care and Education. I've worked with children of all ages including five years in Preschool and two years with older children at Before and After school-club.

Over the years I have gained valuable experience in Special Educational Needs and spent five years volunteering for Newark Mencap working with 5-14 year olds, and also working 1-1 with children in nurseries. I am passionate about seeing how our children grow and develop and being part of their happy and positive learning experience at our nursery.

Emma Goodall

Senior Manager

My name is Emma Goodall and I began my journey with Children 1st in 1995 so am now in my 20th year with the company!

I started life at Children 1st as a relatively newly qualified Nursery Nurse having gained my NNEB diploma at Doncaster College and following short stints as a nanny and a childcare coordinator at the college itself. I have since completed a level 4 NVQ in Leadership and Management and a degree in Early Years education.

I have held various roles within the company from Nursery Nurse to room leader, from development deputy to nursery manager, and each one has allowed me to develop the skills, knowledge and experience to lead others in the company to strive to be the best they can be.

I have been part of the senior management team at Children 1st since 2003 and this role now sees me supporting the North and East nurseries in the company providing guidance and support where necessary, monitoring and inspecting provision and practice and supporting the training of the teams. My role is varied and interesting allowing me to have a real and direct impact on the lives of the children which is what gets me out of bed every morning

! It is most important to me to ensure that the teams working with your children love them, keep them safe and develop them to their full potential.

My own development with Children 1st has been immense and I remind myself every day what a huge responsibility it is to ensure that children are put 1st every day of the week and it is the most important job in the world to ensure that they are safe, loved and able to thrive to the best of their ability.

Facilities

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Baby Suite

Our baby suite is a unique environment tailor made to stimulate very young minds as they begin to explore the world. Designed based on the latest Baby Brain research the baby suits are the perfect environment for your child.

Sensory Area

Heightening the senses of our babies, our sensory area within our baby suite is an environment full of toys and objects which children love to see, hear and feel.

Toddler Suite

Our toddler suite invites our young inquisitive and enthusiastic children to join in with the carefully planned and organised exciting activities throughout the day, all within a purpose built environment.There is real focus on providing lots of physical adventures as well as opportunities for quiet time, creative time and role play. Our open door policy encourages parents to pop in at any time.

Out of Schools Club

Our Out of Schools club invites older children back at the start and end of the day. Children have the opportunity to relax, do their homework or join in with the activities specifically planned for their age and preference.

Dedicated Chef

We know how important it is for children to eat a healthy balanced diet. This is why our nursery has a dedicated chef who develops nutritionally balanced meals for your child to enjoy and help them start good eating habits.

Large Garden

Our children love the large garden complete with bespoke outdoor learning environments. The unique space has been created in consultation with our children and is based on the latest research.

Nature Trail

Our large garden features a nature trail where children can learn about the outdoor environment and the interesting insects and animals that call the outdoors their home.

Inside Play Area with Ball Pond

Hugely popular with all children, our nursery features a large inside play area complete with ball pond. This unique environment has been designed in consultation with our children and their parents. Maybe that is why they love it so much!

Free Places for 2, 3 and 4 year olds

All our nurseries offer funded places for 2,3 and 4 year olds who meet the Government’s eligibility criteria. Please speak with us to discuss whether you are eligible.

IT Facilities

The next Bill Gates? Our nursery features the latest IT facilities for children to play and learn on. From our tablet tables to computers, Children are able to use these facilities as an essential learning resource, helping to equip them for the technological world we live in.

Highly recommended on DayNurseries.co.uk

We’ve received numerous recommendations on leading peer review site DayNurseries.co.uk , these can be seen HERE

French Classes

Children have the opportunity to take part in our French classes to help them develop of love of language from an early age and help them get a head in school.

Dancing with Funky Feet

Our Funky Feet Music and Movement classes are hugely popular. The weekly sessions for children aged 2-3 and 3-5, include movement to music and an opportunity for the children to make music, sing and dance with the help of our very cheeky friend “Toes” the bear.

Visits from the Hairdresser

A regular topic at our nursery is “People Who Help Us.” As part of this, a hairdresser visits the nursery once a month so that children can become comfortable with having their hair cut. The hairdresser is experienced in working with young children and provides a positive experience which can help children in the future.

FizzyTots Games

A big hit with all the children, the Fizzy Tots activity ensures all children learn to enjoy being active and how to play well with one another and as part of a team.

Football Coaching with Sheffield Wednesday

Every Tuesday morning we are delighted to welcome the Sheffield Wednesday Community Coach to nursery. He holds two sessions in which children learn about following instructions and completing different physical challenges, as well as playing team games.

Forestry School

Our nursery provides the opportunity for our children to experience forestry style experiences right outside the door. These experiences provide children with the opportunity to discover the natural environment, play within it and share fun times with their friends hiding, building and exploring.

Indoor Play Area

Hugely popular with all children, our nursery features a large inside play area. This unique environment has been designed in consultation with our children and their parents. Maybe that is why they love it so much!

Jungle Room

How many animals can you spot in the Jungle Room? This purpose built environment has been designed in consultation with children and parents and provides opportunities for physical development. Children are provided with the ability to climb, use ropes and steps, crawl, jump and slide!

Purpose Built Environment

Our nursery benefits from being a purpose built environment that has been designed in consultation with children and parents. The environment has been designed using not only our own ethos but is supported by baby brain research into how colours and furnishings can shape young children’s minds.

Singing Lessons

Taking place each week, our singing classes help to build confidence, allow children to express themselves and help to develop a love of music from an early age.

Top 10 in East Midlands

Following reviews from the parents, our nursery is ranked in the top 10 day nurseries in the East Midlands on leading nursery listings site DayNurseries.co.uk

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